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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Whiskeytown National Recreation Area may be experiencing a reduction in its workforce after the Trump administration issued termination notices to all seasonal employees. Former Shasta County Supervisor Tim Garman expressed concern about the potential impact on the park.
“The decision is ever-changing,” Garman said. “So, this is a fluid thing… things are moving every moment, things are changing… but we have to keep the pressure on.”
However, there is a glimmer of hope as the Department of the Interior Secretary announced plans to rehire approximately 5,000 seasonal employees. These workers are essential for maintaining roads, trails, bathrooms, and campgrounds.
In 2023, Whiskeytown attracted 920,000 visitors, generating an estimated $46.4 million in revenue for nearby communities. Garman highlighted the importance of the 12 percent transient occupancy tax, which benefits the area. He warned that if Whiskeytown were to close, it could result in a $1.5 million annual loss.
Garman also expressed concern that the fired workers might be reluctant to return due to the unstable political climate or because they may have already secured other employment.
